The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the exam dates for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) June 2026 session. The CSEET exam will run from June 1 to June 4, 2026 . Candidates must complete registration for this session by February 15, 2026 .
Registration Details
Interested candidates can register for the CSEET June 2026 session through the official website,smash.icsi.edu. The final date for initial registration is February 15, 2026 . Following this, two enrolment windows are available.
- Enrolment without a late fee: March 1 to April 7, 2026 .
- Enrolment with a late fee: April 8 to April 20, 2026 .
The registration fee for the CSEET June 2026 session is Rs 7,500 . An additional examination fee of Rs 1,500 applies. The combined initial cost totals Rs 9,000 .
Exam Schedule and Timings
The CSEET June 2026 examination will occur over four consecutive days: June 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2026 . Each daily session includes a 15-minute reading period for the question paper, from 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM.
The exam timings vary slightly on the final day:
- June 1, 2, and 3, 2026 : Exams run from 2:30 PM to 5:45 PM.
- June 4, 2026 : The exam takes place from 2:30 PM to 4:45 PM.
ICSI has also reserved contingency dates for any unforeseen events. These dates are June 5, 6, and 7, 2026 .
Paper-wise Exam Dates
The Institute has released a detailed schedule outlining each subject and its respective exam date and timings:
| Subject | Date | Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Communication | June 1, 2026 | 2:30 pm to 5:45 pm |
| Fundamentals of Accounting | June 2, 2026 | 2:30 pm to 5:45 pm |
| Economic and Business Environment | June 3, 2026 | 2:30 pm to 5:45 pm |
| Business Laws and Management (OMR-based) | June 4, 2026 | 2:30 pm to 4:45 pm |
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The CSEET syllabus comprises four distinct papers. These include Business Communication, Fundamentals of Accounting, and Economics and Business Environment. The fourth paper is Business Laws and Management.
Each question paper carries 100 marks. The exam format is generally subjective. However, the Business Laws and Management paper is OMR-based.
The CSEET serves as the initial entry point for individuals pursuing the Company Secretary profession. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent qualification are eligible to apply. Success in CSEET is mandatory for enrolment into the CS Executive Programme.
Key Deadlines at a Glance
Candidates should note the following critical dates for the CSEET June 2026 session:
- Initial Registration Deadline: February 15, 2026
- Exam Dates: June 1 to June 4, 2026